Try Not To: Be Unreflective

”You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16 NIV)

We are called to reflect Christ! In John 8:12, we see Jesus saying that He is the light of the world. “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”” (John 8:12 NIV). We are called by Jesus in Matthew 5 to also be the light of the world. This does not mean we become Jesus or that we become perfect like Him. It means we are to mirror and reflect Christ in our thoughts, words, heart, and actions. By reflecting Christ, the light of the world, we then fulfill our calling to be the light of the world.

Sons and Daughters of Light

”Then Jesus told them, “you are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going. Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of the light.”” (John 12:35-36 NIV). Mirrors cannot reflect something that is not in front of them. If we are to mirror and reflect Christ, we need to be walking with Him as sons and daughter of light. “Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.” (Philippians 2:14-15 NIV). When we are different than the world around us, we reflect who our Father is. We reflect Christ! Try not to be unreflective, try to be Christ’s mirror!